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RK58 VPO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,833 mi
Last recorded65,833 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,833 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 65,833 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,593 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,334 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,591 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 50,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 46,778 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,687 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 38,365 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 33,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,455 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 20,164 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 20,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,961 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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RK58 VPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK58 VPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK58 VPO registered?

RK58 VPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is RK58 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK58 VPO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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